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Paso Robles is a small town in central California at the northern edge of San Luis Obispo County. Although it is a small town, it hosts the mid-county fair each summer. Paso Robles is inland, about 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Summers in Paso Robles feature warm days and cool nights. The community has much to offer residents and visitors alike.

Location

Several of the RV Parks in Paso Robles are located on nearby Lake Nacimiento near the shore and north of Paso Robles at Lake San Antonio. Both of these lakes offer many outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming and boating. You can also bike or hike on the roads and trails at these lakes. Lake San Antonio is one of the largest sites for viewing eagles, which migrate south in the winter. Other Paso Robles RV parks are located close to the wine country along the central coast of California.

Seasons

RV camping in or near Paso Robles is a four-season activity. The summers have warm days and cool nights. Winters are mild during the day with an invigorating chill when the sun goes down. All kinds of outdoor activities are possible all year. Summer is perfect for cycling, surfing and swimming. Winters are a good time to go on long hikes in the mountains, and after a wet winter, Mother Nature rewards you with massive displays of colorful wildflowers.

Typical Weather

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The temperature in Paso Robles, California in October tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.

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The temperature in Paso Robles, California in October is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Services

The RV parks in the Paso Robles area have bulletin boards where they post local events and other tourist information to guide you to local farmers' markets, wineries, art fairs, nature watching, concerts or food fairs. San Luis Obispo County has a strong agricultural base, and local ranchers or farmers raise a wide variety of food crops. Local farmers sell their produce at a farmers' market in Paso Robles several times per week. The RV park owners or managers might even be able to tell you more about off the beaten path areas to explore while you are in this region of California. The Wine Country Resort in Paso Robles makes a list of recommended wineries available to its guests, paring down the list from over 170 to 31 for their visitors' convenience. Lake Nacimiento Resort provides everything that vacationers need to enjoy the lake, including watercraft rentals. The resort has a restaurant, grocery and marina store, complete with fuel for the boats.

Considerations

Paso Robles is a popular tourist area along Highway 101, and reservations should be made in the spring, summer and fall, especially during the county fair. Not all of these RV parks offer wireless Internet services, so if you need to get online, choose an RV park in the area that has access to the Internet. The RV parks at Lake San Antonio do not have a swimming pool, although they are next to the lake, so you can cool off by swimming. Cell phone service is available at the RV parks on this lake.

Warnings

The summers in the Paso Robles area are warm. However, fall, winter, and spring can bring strong storms that originate in the Pacific Northwest and hug the shore as they move southward. These storms often bring high wind and intense rain. It seldom snows in this part of California. The sun is also intense in this area, especially at the two lakes in the area where the sun bounces off the water and rocks. Using plenty of sunscreen and wearing a hat will protect you from getting a sunburn. If you bring along small pets, make sure you keep them on a short leash and indoors at night. Coyotes live in the mountains surrounding Paso Robles.

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About the Author

Jackie Johnson is a published writer and professional blogger, and has a degree in English from Arizona State University. Her background in real estate analysis prepared her for objective thinking, researching and writing.